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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza vs Pastalini including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $331,500 - $474,700 | $224,964 - $515,262 | 
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $30,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1994 | 2008 | 
| Year Franchised | 2000 | 2015 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: �A high energy level �Good communication skills �A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business �An understanding of business operations and management principles �Sales and marketing skills �Be adequately financed �A strong desire and ambition to succeed �Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people | - | 
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
| Payroll | -/- | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. | - | 
| Support | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. | At Pastalini® we are dedicated to providing you operational support and culinary expertise every step of the way. As the owner of your Pastalini® Restaurant Franchise you will have the peace of mind of knowing that you are never alone. Owning and operating a restaurant is a complex process, we’ve been doing it for many years and know the best ways to help keep you on track; out of the trenches, building your team and focused on growing your business and providing an excellent customer experience every time. | 
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| Operations | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). | - | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | Yes | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | - | 
Pastalini®  needs YOU to take our "Pasta Your Way” 
concept from sunny San Diego to your neighborhood. 
It  is  simple:  our  customers  choose  their  pasta,  their 
sauce,  their  protein  and  their  toppings  and  then  they 
watch as we cook it in front of them. 
Established   in   2008, Pastalini®  was  created  out  of  
the  belief  that  food  should  not  only  taste 
good but also be good for you. The Pastalini® menu is 
designed around high - quality, fresh, and healthy ingredients 
in made - from - scratch dishes. Our specialty pastas are crafted 
in house using our Italian pasta-making machine.  
Our  proprietary  spice  blends  enhance  everything from sauces  
and  grilled  vegetables  to  our  hand-rolled sausages and meatballs.  
Our  fresh-baked  bread and pizza dough keep our customers coming back.